Chrysanthemum named `Snow Repin`

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemum of medium size bloom and white color.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant which is a cross of unknown parents. The invention was discovered by Martinus van der Jagt in March, 1982 at Paradysweg 88, Ter Aar, Holland. The invention has been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the same location. The new cultivar has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successive propagations.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant which is a cross of unknown parents. The invention was discovered by Martinus van der Jagt in March, 1982 at Paradysweg 88, Ter Aar, Holland. The invention has been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the same location. The new cultivar has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successive propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention of a new and distinct variety of Chrysanthemums is shown in the accompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true as possible with color photographs of this type.

FIG. 1 shows various stages of bloom of the new cultivar.

FIG. 2 shows the foliage and stem of the new cultivar.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This new variety of Chrysanthemum is of the botanical classification Chrysanthemum morifolium, named `Snow Repin`. When grown in the vicinity of Ter Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately 9 weeks. This new variety produces medium sized white blooms with a green yellow center having a three week permanence. This new variety of Chrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctive characteristics throughout successive propagations and may be grown year round under greenhouse conditions.

The following is a description of the plant and characteristics that distinguish it over related known variety and its antecedents.

Bud:

Size.--Medium.

Form.--Flat top.

Color.--White to (RHS 530/3).

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Bloom:

Size.--Medium.

Fully expanded.--7-9 cm.

Borne.--Single, sometimes several.

Stems.--Strong.

Form.--Single.

Permanence.--3 weeks.

Color:

Center of flower.--Green yellow RHS 3.

Base of petals.--White RHS 155 D.

Inside of petals.--White RHS 155 D.

Reverse of petals.--White RHS 155 D.

Outer petals.--White RHS 155 D.

Tonality from a distance.--White single, well filled. A rather big center.

Discoloration:

Beginning to maturity.--Yellowish-white.

Maturity.--White.

Petals:

Texture.--Rough.

Number.--35-37.

Arrangement.--Well imbricated.

Persistence.--Normal. Petals keep straight.

Fragrance.--Chrysanthemum.

Reproductive organs:

Stamens.--Normal.

Pollen.--Appears in normal quantity.

Styles.--Columnar.

Length.--Medium.

Stigmas.--Medium Yellow.

Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.

Plant:

Form.--Herbaceous.

Growth.--Vigorous.

Height.--Tall.

Peduncle.--Strong.

Foliage:

Color.--Dark green.

Size.--Medium to large.

Quantity.--Normal.

Shape.--Pointed.

Texture.--Normal.

Ribs and veins.--Ordinary.

Edge.--Deeply undulated.

Leaf underside.--Rough.

In the description above color references are made to the "Horticultural Colour Chart I & II" issued by the British Colour Council in collaboration with The Royal Horticultural Society, Copyright Robert F. Wilson, Vol. I. 1938; Vol. II, 1941, printed by Henry Stone and Son. Ltd. Banbury, England. 

I claim:
 1. A new and distinctive variety of Chrysanthemum, named `Snow Repin` as described and illustrated in the foregoing specification and accompanying drawings. 